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Funk/Soul/Blues Bass Player looking for opportunities with formed bands.
Over 20 years experience of most styles (Ska and rock included), looking to meet up with talented and skilled musicians. Will consider origins, covers and function bands. Have car and excellent equipment (Harke cabs and Ampeg head).Feel free to check out my playing on two projects on myspace site - http://www.myspace.com/bassdelafunk   I'm based in West London. Look forward to hearing from you. Reggie - Mob: 07941 372401 Email: shadowalka@hotmail.com
Very experienced Blues/Rock/Funk drummer available. Has toured all over Europe. Bands include:- Mick Clarke(UK), Gwyn Ashton(AUS), Nicky Moore(UK), Carvin Jones(USA), Russ 'Hitman' Alexander(USA), Bad Infuence(UK), etc..& way back in the stone-age, Sassafras(WALES).
Contact:- Chris Sharley by email Sharleyshuffle@aol.com  
Tel:-07957 206032
Guitarist available in Wisbech area, lead/slide, seeks blues/ R&B/ funky band or musicians. Mature, experienced, availability and commitment for the right band. E-mail A.Clee@btinternet.com
Drummer Available, Hythe Kent. 33yrs old. Love blues/alt/rock. Influenced by Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Black Keys, Led Zep, Queens of the Stone Age, Beck & much more. Have own kit and transport. I have other commitments so can't do 3 nights a week but would be up for a weeknight rehearsal & a gig or 2 a month. If you're interested please email: ben_day69@hotmail.co.uk.

Pro Drummer with drive & friendly attitude seeking gigs in the UK. Influences: Garibaldi/Erskine/Mason..Many years reading, using click, depping & working in most areas of music.Based in Essex with own gear & transport. Brian: 07889 887681 (18/05/09)

Piano player 50s Manchester based looking to join pro singer or bass/vocalist in north west.50s rock n roll,swing/jive/black tie dinnerjazz/corporate/hotels/season.pro minded.no forming pub bands thanks.Davepeterspiano@ntlworld.com (17/04/09)
Bass player looking for musicians interested in putting together a blues/jazz/soul/funk thing - think Steely Dan, Jeff Beck, Van the Man, Blues Bros, Billy Cobham. This will be a gigging band so please only answer if you can commit to regular gigs. I would like to hear from lead vocals, guitar, drums, keyboard and horn section players. Must have good gear, transport and commitment to get this project up and running, I look forward to hearing from you. isisblues@btconnect.com  - Manchester Area (28/3/09).
Very experienced Blues Rock Drummer available. Also into Funk,Soul & Motown. I play with passion and I'm available on a full time basis. I'm based in Hampshire, early 40's,gsoh & extremely loyal for the right band. Ideally looking for Pro/Semi Pro outfit but may consider forming band with like minded experienced players lee.drum@btinternet.com (16/03/09)
DRUMMER available.based in the north east. almost a decades worth of recording and live experience across europe.
have my own transport and equipment.looking to join/start covers/function band to supplement income. most genres considered
email p.hawdon@hotmail.co.uk or call paul 07870816334  (16/03/09)
I am a Lead Guitarist/Vocalist based in Chelmsford, Essex looking for a Blues band. I play Electric, Acoustic and Slide guitar. I have been playing for over 20 years. Influences are: SRV, Hendrix, Muddy Waters, BB King, Billy Gibbons, Buddy Guy, Elmore James.
Email Mark at:
mark_ammon@hotmail.com  (16/03/09)
Rockabilly guitarist looking to join or form band around the Leatherhead, Surrey area. Good gear. Influences Gene Vincent, Stray Cats, Elvis, Cochran, Go Cat Go etc. please email telecasterking@ntlworld.com   (16/03/09)
You want any harp style from Toots Thielemans (you know, the film themes bloke - on diatonic) to Either Walter, etc. I do that. You want a convincing singer/front man, I do that too. No Gary Moore merchants thanks. Willing to commit hard to the right project. Middleaged and mobile, SW London based. blogward@operamail.com  (16/03/09)

Experienced guitarist looking for high energy/funky blues band or like minded musicians. Somerset/East Devon. Contact lrtheoaks@aol.com (16/03/09)

Hi I'm in a jam club and play the harmonica  along with other people playing their instruments i.e. the guitar ect.. I love playing the harp every time I pick it up! I teach myself and learn off other people.I would love to play with a band R'n'B and rock music. I'm 50 years old. E.mail nigel.payne@freeuk.com   (16/03/09)

I am a rock/blues drummer in the John Bonham mould looking for like-minded musicians to form a Led Zeppelin tribute band. I am based in Luton. Get in touch by email or call 01582 485967 or 07837 564743 (16/03/09)

Mature (50) NW London based, Rockabilly/WesternSwing/Hillbilly Boogie guitarist Archtop/Tele, experienced, good gear, good tone, some vocals too,looking for a forming or established and gigging 'Swing-a-Billy' outfit, with a 'tight' double-bass and drums in the London/M25 area to boogie with. If you wanna try a fresh approach to the old style...
give me a call on: 01895 471957 or email:- triodeking@yahoo.com  (16/03/09)
DEVON & SOUTH WEST. Steve Dow - Guitarist (37) seeks dep or permanent work playing blues/jazz/swing/soul, duos to big band. Experienced and reliable, can travel. stevedow@ymail.com 
Mature Singer second guitar, electric and acoustic. Own PA and transport.  Worked with many established names over the years. Very experienced on the rock, blues and country circuit and has, from time to time dabbled into the R n R Scene. Looking for a band that are either gigging or want to gig as much as possible. Pro or pro minded musicians ideally playing country/blues, Rnb. Based in West London but willing to travel for the right situation.  Tony 07766 547648 tonyc090@tiscali.co.uk
Sax player, alto/tenor available for a blow or a gigging band. Less rock more blues preferred, especially if organist involved! Play as sole horn or part of section. Age 52, Herts based. Call Bob 07500 766336
Mature guitarist, lead, rhythm and some vocals, seeks Blues Band with some gigs or projects. Influences Clapton, Green, Mayall and all the greats. Own transport, North London, East Essex, South Herts area.  Contact blue.guitar@btinternet.com
Very experienced Fender bass player available for London blues gigs, etc.  After 5 years residency @ Ain’t Nothin’ But, I am suddenly redundant!  I play heavily-damped tape-wound strings, for a near-upright sound.  Please, no SRV unless extremely well paying!  Frank, with transport, 01923 239288 (Watford).
Mature Guitarist/ Vocalist looking for electric blues type band 60,s 50,s and later.Have gibson and Fender sound,Some slide love good riffs jazzy feel predominantly blues though, would like to hear from individuals or current bands within 10 mile Berkhamsted. Tony 01442 876740
Anyone wanna play some rockabilly? i play a stand up drum kit.please call owen 07814641949 london.
Does anybody need an excellent guitarist, 53, electric or acoustic to join/form band or duo etc.  I can do most blues related styles , inc. Chicago, country/delta blues etc and I like Ry Cooder and JJ Cale, and lots of other people. Can do slide and some harmonica too. Looking for serious people ,gigging or aiming to gig, Based is SE London. mike.eastwell@btinternet.com
Blues enthusiast (37) would love to meet, practice and jam with like minded.  With a view to gigging in the future, my influences include Peter Green, Stan Web and John Mayal.  I'm based in High Wycombe.  Hope you can get in touch - dan@djdlandscaping.co.uk - 07817 030 752 .
Experienced drummer available for deps, sessions and tours. Dan 07956 314413
Drummer looking for an r&b band with real rythm. if your drummer isn't bouncing on his stool while he or she is playing, then they're just not enjoying what they're doing with a passion. All front line bands share one thing no matter what the style of music. i don't have my own set. my e-mail is desrosierscr@yahoo.com  01610 area
BOOGIE WOOGIE PIANO MAN / DOUBLE BASS PLAYER with backing vocals, AVAILABLE to dep gigs/shows on New Years Eve.  I return to uk on christmas eve, i'm looking for something to do after this ( i'm available january and most of february too).  Good bluesman, jamming, music skills.  Professional attitude, own gear (and PA if needed).   Based in North-East but can travel.  Please contact me on 07930963600 or email alexkeys@gmail.com  OR TAKE MY DETAILS FOR ANY FUTURE DEP REQUIREMENTS.

40 year old tenor sax/vocals/harmonica/guitar player.like playing sixties rhythm and blues/rock and roll/funk/ blues etc.interested in gigging once a month with minimal rehearsal and having a good time also have own transport. daniel_s@thamesriver.co.uk

Professional Bass player and Drummer available for work.We are looking for a working band playing clubs, corporate gigs etc.  We have our own rehearsal studio and have been professional musicians for the past 12 years travelling all over the world with both tribute and original acts.We cover blues, rock, jazz, funk and soul.No time wasters and no unpaid work. Contact Chris on 07818 652287 or email musotech@fsmail.net
Mature singer, 2nd guitarist electric/acoustic, very experienced on the rock & blues circuit. Past member of several named & established rock n roll/country bands. Own PA & transport, anything pro or pro standard considered. London based but willing to travel. Call Tony 07766 547648 email tonyc090@tiscali.co.uk
Guitarist looking for a blues band in the herts area playing at the moment in a covers band but would love to play with a blues band please e-mail iangraham1@aol.com
Drummer available. Carmarthenshire, West Wales. Highly experienced, creative and versatile across many genres. Seeking currently gigging project playing good venues. Could be blues, adult rock, fusion, soul or what have you? Any quality stuff, laid back to hard hitting. Deps possible. Happy to improvise. Email wyford.by@virgin.net
Bassplayer/lead vocalist/guitarist/lead vocalist, London based, seeks musicians, bands, deps/one offs, R&B, covers bands, projects. Fast cheat sheets/charts. Also seeking an astounding lead guitarist, or bassplayer to work with, with/without vocals. Check www.myspace.com/markpercy  for 12 track live album, 6 originals. Check website www.markpercy.co.uk . Email markpercy101@btinternet.com . Also 07956 611811 or 07804 289794.
Guitarist available, Herts area. Years of experience, live and studio. Strong vocals too, but happy to 'just' play guitar. Not tightly wrapped, just into the music.....Give us a call 07912 898887 or email to avhk81@dsl.pipex.com
Sax player available, very experienced, good reader, section player and powerful soloist. Manchester based but gigging all over UK. Paid work only please. Call Alison 0161 928 9415 or email Sq5rl@aol.com

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